Arcadia University
Glenside, PA / NCAA III
arcadia.edu
  • Division:
    NCAA III
  • Nickname:
    Knights
  • Colors:
    Red and Black
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NCAA III
Division
Private, Suburban
College type
Selective
Academic Selectivity
Most competitive
Athletic Selectivity
1,769
Enrollment (Undergrads)
$45,340
Tutition In-State
$45,340
Tuition Out-of-State
Presbyterian
Religious Affiliation
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Camp Brochure
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Softball Coaching Staff

  • Sarah Birchmeier
    Head Coach
  • Chloe Pauls
    Assistant Coach

General Admissions Information
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Office Toll Free Number:
(877) 272-2342
Admissions Phone:
(215) 572-2900
Admissions Email:
admiss@arcadia.edu
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Total Applicants:
8,884
Open Admissions:
No
Religious Requirements:
No
Full-Time Enrollment (Undergrads):
1,769
Part-Time Undergrads:
245
Full-Time Grad Students:
519
Part-Time Grad Students:
902
Full-Time Retention Rate:
78%

Application

Application data may not be perfectly current. Please confirm deadlines by checking the school's website.
Application Website:
https://www.arcadia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-apply
Application Fee:
$0
Application Deadline:
Rolling admissions
Early Action Deadline:
Not Listed
Early Decision Deadline:
Not Listed

Student Primary Residence

In-State:
62%
Out-of-State:
37%
International:
0%
Unknown:
1%
Common States of Residence:
Pennsylvania,New Jersey,New York,Maryland,Delaware

Standardized Tests

SAT/ACT Requirement:
Required
Students Submitting SAT:
88%
SAT 25th Percentile:
1030
SAT 75th Percentile:
1230
Students Submitting ACT:
16%
ACT 25th Percentile:
20
ACT 75th Percentile:
28

Financial Aid / Cost

Financial Aid Website:
https://www.arcadia.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships
Financial Aid Toll Free Number:
877 272-2342
Financial Aid Phone:
(215) 572-2980
Financial Aid Email:
finaid@arcadia.edu
Receiving Any Financial Aid:
100%
Net Price*:
$29,576
Tuition Instate:
$45,340
Tuition Out of State:
$45,340
Average Housing Costs:
$9,000
Average Meal Plan Cost:
$4,660
Books & Supplies:
$1,500

Scholarships

Federal Grant Aid Amount:
$4,877
Federal Grant Percent:
35%
Institution Grant Aid Amount:
$25,587
Institution Grant Aid Percent:
99%
* - Net price is the average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Academic Information
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Selectivity:
Selective
Graduation Rate:
65%
Student Faculty Ratio:
6
Female Professors:
60%
Male Professors:
40%
Study Abroad:
Yes
Teacher Certification:
Yes

Majors Offered

Accounting
Anthropology
Area Studies
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Economics
Business, Management, and Marketing
Chemistry
Communications
Criminology
Drama and Stagecraft
Ecology, Marine Biology, and Oceanography
Education
English
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Finance
Fine and Studio Arts
General Legal Studies
Global Studies
Graphic Design, Illustration and Game/Media Design
Health Professions
Health and Medical Administrative Services
History
Information Science
International Business
International Relations and National Security Studies
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy
Physical Education, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Professions
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Health
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing
Romance Linguistics
Sociology
Special Education
Visual and Performing Arts

Environment
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Sports Offered

Baseball
Esports
Field Hockey
Men's Basketball
Men's Golf
Men's Ice Hockey
Men's Lacrosse
Men's Soccer
Men's Swimming
Men's Tennis
Men's Track
Men's Volleyball
Softball
Women's Basketball
Women's Golf
Women's Ice Hockey
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Soccer
Women's Swimming
Women's Tennis
Women's Track
Women's Volleyball

Demographics

Male:
33.18%
Female:
66.82%
Out Of State Freshmen:
44%
Female Varsity Athletes:
9.9%
Male Varsity Athletes:
22.8%
African American:
10.12%
Asian:
5.77%
Hispanic:
11.14%
International (Non-Citizen):
2.32%
Multiracial:
4.64%
Native American:
0.34%
Pacific Islander:
0.06%
Unknown:
3.73%
White:
61.90%

Location

Campus Size:
81 (acres)
City:
Glenside
Population:
25000
Major City Closest To School:
Philadelphia
Distance Of Major City:
6 (miles)
Closest International Airport:
Philadelphia
Distance To International Airport:
20 (miles)
Closest Other Airport:
Not Listed
Distance To Other Airport:
0 (miles)

Location Description

81-acre, suburban campus in Glenside (population: 7,914), 20 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Served by train; major airport and bus serve Philadelphia.

Housing

On Campus Housing Available:
Yes
On Campus Housing Capacity:
1,339
Freshmen Required to Live On Campus:
No
Freshmen Live On Campus:
89%
Housing Types:
Coed dorms, Single-student apartments, Special housing for disabled students
Meal Plan Available:
Yes
Fraternities & Sororities:
N
Number Of Fraternities:
0
Number Of Sororities:
0
Join Fraternities:
0%
Join Sororities:
0%

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports:
Track and Field: X-Country, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse
Women's Varsity Sports:
Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, Soccer, Field Hockey

ROTC

Air Force ROTC:
No
Navy ROTC:
No
Army ROTC:
No

NCSA Athletes At This School

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